Apart from contributing to obesity, carbohydrates are also known to trigger certain medical conditions, for example, carbohydrates can raise the blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. As such, reducing the intake of carbohydrates, through the ketogenic diet, can benefit both children and adults.
Benefits of the Keto diet include:
- Supports significant weight loss
- Reduces seizures, especially in children with epilepsy
- Strengthens brain function and the heart
- Aiding in diabetes management (improved blood glucose control and lowered blood pressure)
- Reverses diseases, such as autoimmune disorders, depression, Alzheimer’s Disease, bipolar disorder, multiple sclerosis and dementia
- Reduces occurrences of allergies, acne, eczema, fibromyalgia, low testosterone levels, anxiety, arthritis, gout, kidney stones, and other similar issues
- Reduces risks of diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and strokes